PULL OVER ….License and Registration
THE MOST FEARED WORDS IN THE HAMPTONS…Well everyone knows that the nuisances of the Hamptons are the traffic on 27 and the parking on Main Street in the Villages…This year is no better and it is a real bummer to get a ticket…or having to show up in court for a speeding ticket…Let’s face it friends it has been a long winter and the towns look forward to making some income during the summer. I was contemplating is a lawyer worth it for speeding? It really does depend, if you’re bound to rights like me then take your punishment and pay your fine! Also, whatever they say you should do to help with the points on your license, do it! Because there is a possibility that next time your fine could be bigger and could include another charge, so it’s important to pay your fine the first time. However, if you’re adamant that you aren’t guilty of speeding, it might be worth getting in touch with a traffic infractions lawyer who could help fight for your innocence. Sometimes, defense lawyers can lower sentences and fines if their client isn’t guilty, so it might be worth pleading not guilty if you weren’t speeding. However, it’s normally easier to plead guilty if you were caught speeding. Following a speeding conviction, it’s important to avoid repeating that behavior. You can go online and take a driving class from sites such as https://www.myimprov.com/, building on your knowledge and helping you when on the roads. It’s also important to note that bigger vehicles need to take extra precaution on the roads. Drivers of trucks certainly don’t want to be speeding, as not only does that use up more fuel, but it can cause crashes. Fortunately, many business owned vehicles, including trucks, are now using things like fuel management systems from companies like Lytx which identifies those who are speeding or driving somewhat recklessly and therefore getting them the coaching they need. Nevertheless, no matter where you are, drive safely, but take extra precaution in the Hamptons.
Here are a couple of tips for visitors and summer people.
- Pay attention to the speed limits, you will get pulled over…NO LIE!
- Pay attention to parking signs you will get a ticket, the traffic police is out in full force.
- Make sure your registration and inspection are in order, if your registration is not and you get pulled over, you will be arrested and your car will be towed!
- Parking in the town of East Hampton on Main street is 1 hour, pay attention to your time…Southampton town is 2 hours
- Just because you may see cars parked does not make it legal, pay attention to Parking signs…I believe in the town of Southampton they will tow your car away.
I find it very interesting that the time that you can park in East Hampton has been reduced from 2 hours to 1 hour, so here are some tips for you my friends….Main Street parking is 1 hour, in the back parking lot that is a 2 hour time slot…near the YMCA is a 24 hour time slot and if you need to leave your car overnight, you must get a permit from the town…
The village strictly controls parking in village parking lots and on village streets. It has no jurisdiction over private parking lots owned by commercial businesses. Violation of village parking regulations can result in vehicle immobilization or towing and a mandatory fine of $60. Village regulated parking lots include:• Reutershan Parking Lot. Located between Herrick Park and the stores on Main Street. Two-hour maximum from 8 am to 6 pm from April 1st until December 31st. You are required to take a free ticket at the entrance to the lot and display it on the driver’s side of your dashboard. Failure to display the entrance ticket may result in a mandatory fine of $60.
I have added some additional links to some of the towns for more information on those towns…
East Hampton: http://www.easthamptonvillage.org/parking.htm
Sag Harbor: http://www.sagharborchamber.com/parking.htm
Westhampton: http://www.westhamptonbeach.org/beach-access.php
Montauk:
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